Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.
• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
• Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare or review reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• May have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.
• 10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
• 3 or more years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Skills

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Protection & controls experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design.
• Includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• FE or PE license.
• AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy.

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Compensation Range: $134,546 - $205,557
• Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees.
• Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.